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EO05 VWB

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,632 mi
Last recorded87,632 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 VWB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 87,622 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 85,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 83,313 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 83,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm modification unsafe excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,215 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,847 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,016 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,952 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 66,573 miles

both side front and both side rear tyres poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,475 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,085 miles

Front both side front brake hose ferrules poor condition

Front both side front hubs has slight play / lift

power steering pipe has corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,338 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both side front hubs has slight play

power steering pipe has corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,522 miles

Spare tyre defective

Oil leak

both side front brake hose ferrules has corrosion

both side front hubs has slight play

power steering pipe has corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2014 49,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both side front brake hose ferrules has corrosion

both side front hubs has slight play

power steering pipe has corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,342 miles

both side front flexi brake hose ferrules poor condition

both side front hubs has slight play

both side front tyres worn low outer edge

power steering pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,994 miles

both side front flexible brake hose poor condition

both side front hubs has slight play

both side front tyres worm low on tread

power steering pipe has local corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both side front flexible brake hose ferrules has surface corrosion

off side front hub has slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,799 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both side front tyres worn low on tread

both windscreen wiper balde poor condition

near side hub has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn low outer edge

near side front hub has slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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EO05 VWB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO05 VWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EO05 VWB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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